Last fight
UFC FIGHT NIGHT
Win
Belbita vs Barbosa
Apr. 5, 2025
UFC Spotlight
Stats & Records
4
Wins by Submission
4
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 91
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 181
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Takedown Accuracy
- Takedowns Landed
- 2
- Takedowns Attempted
- 15
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
athlete record
Info
Status
Active
Place of Birth
Recife, Brazil
Fighting style
Grappler
Age
32
Height
66.00
Weight
126.00
Octagon Debut
May. 4, 2024
Reach
65.50
Leg reach
39.00
- Pro since 2018
- Four wins by submission (2 armbar, RNC, arm-triangle)
- Four first-round finishes
- Has won five of her last six
- Holds 2019 win over UFC vet Karine Silva
- Lost 2019 fight to UFC vet Josiane Nunes
UFC on ESPN (4/5/25) Barbosa submitted Diana Belbita via arm-triangle choke at 4:13 of the first round
UFC on ESPN (7/20/24) Barbosa lost a three round unanimous decision to Miranda Maverick
UFC 301 (5/4/24) Barbosa won a three round unanimous decision over Ernesta Kareckaite
Dana White's Contender Series, Season 7
Episode five (9/5/23) Barbosa submitted Rainn Guerrero via armbar at 4:35 of the first round
When and why did you start training for fighting? I have trained martial arts since age 7, and the transition to MMA was natural.
Any accomplishments in amateur combat sports? I have many Judo titles: 7-time Brazilian National Champion, medal winner in Grand Slams, Grand Prix and World Cups, 2 time Pan-American Champion.
Any belts/ ranks in grappling disciplines? Black belt in Judo and Jiu-Jitsu
Any belts/ ranks in striking disciplines? Light Blue rank in Muay Thai
What has been your toughest fight to date and why? Every fight has its own details, but my first fight outside of Brazil was the toughest due to it being my first fight abroad, changing training styles and my environment.
Who is your favorite fighter and why? GSP, Cris Cyborg and Demian Maia because of what they represent - they are true martial artists.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Human Resources
What was your job before you started fighting? I have always been an athlete.
Personal Life / Background: I like to run, I like puzzles, and playing games in my free time with family and friends. When I’m back in my hometown, I love to go on touristy tours.
